Club Foot Collection

Baby with club feet wearing homemade splints, FSA camp, Tulare County, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Tulare County, California. In Farm Security Administration (FSA) camp for migratory workers. Baby with club feet wearing homemade splints inside shoes

Political Quacks, or the Erfurth Copartnership commencing Business, pub
2966876 Political Quacks, or the Erfurth Copartnership commencing Business, pub. 1808 (hand coloured engraving) by English School

Le Jeu de Bague Nuptiale. L Allemande... et d une !... l Anglaise
2966870 Le Jeu de Bague Nuptiale. L Allemande... et d une !... l Anglaise... et de deux !... partie perdue pour vous, monseigneur, pub

Mr. Tout-a-tous ou le Modele de Reconnaissance, au Congres de Vienne, pub
2958357 Mr. Tout-a-tous ou le Modele de Reconnaissance, au Congres de Vienne, pub. 1815 (colour engraving) by French School

Le Gouvernment Provisoire, pub. 1814 (hand coloured engraving)
3090258 Le Gouvernment Provisoire, pub. 1814 (hand coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Protocol-Society in an Uproar, or the Conferees Confounded
2966885 The Protocol-Society in an Uproar, or the Conferees Confounded. A Sketch in Downing Street, pub. 1831 (hand coloured engraving) by Heath

L Homme aux 6 Tetes, pub. 1815 (hand coloured engraving)
2966872 L Homme aux 6 Tetes, pub. 1815 (hand coloured engraving) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Man with Six Heads;)

Boney Stark Mad or More Ships Colonies & Commerce, pub. 1808 (hand coloured engraving)
3258444 Boney Stark Mad or More Ships Colonies & Commerce, pub. 1808 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Affectionate Farewell or Kick for Kick, pub. 1814 (hand coloured engraving)
2966884 The Affectionate Farewell or Kick for Kick, pub. 1814 (hand coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; (add.info)

Westminster-Conscripts under the Training Act, 1806 (hand coloured engraving)
2966882 Westminster-Conscripts under the Training Act, 1806 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pacific-Overtured, - or- a Flight from St Cloud s- over the Wter to Charlet
2966877 Pacific-Overtured, - or- a Flight from St Cloud s- over the Wter to Charlet. - a new Dramatic Peace now Rehearsing, pub

Three Weeks after Marriage, or the Great little Emperor playing Bo-Peep, pub
2966875 Three Weeks after Marriage, or the Great little Emperor playing Bo-Peep, pub. 1810 (hand coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marie Louise)

Beggars, after Jacques Callot (1592-1635) engraved by Adrien Lavieille (1818-62
REV326142 Beggars, after Jacques Callot (1592-1635) engraved by Adrien Lavieille (1818-62) (colour engraving) by Racinet, Albert Charles August (1825-93) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs

Le Marche conclu, ou la Capitulation, pub. 1814 (hand coloured engraving)
2966874 Le Marche conclu, ou la Capitulation, pub. 1814 (hand coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le Gateau des Rois, tire au Congres de Vienne en 1815, pub. (hand coloured engraving)
2966871 Le Gateau des Rois, tire au Congres de Vienne en 1815, pub. (hand coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ceremonie des Cendres Politique, from La Caricature, pub. 1833 (hand coloured lithograph)
3258454 Ceremonie des Cendres Politique, from La Caricature, pub. 1833 (hand coloured lithograph) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

CLUB FOOT, 1939. A boy with club feet wearing homemade splints at a migrant workers camp in Tulare County, California. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, 1939

Beggar on his crutches, from behind (pen & ink on paper) (b / w photo)
XIR233285 Beggar on his crutches, from behind (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Callot, Jacques (1592-1635); Private Collection; (add.info.: mendiant sur ses bequilles, de dos; ); French

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"Overcoming Adversity: A Glimpse into the Life of a Baby with Club Feet in 1939 California" In the midst of FSA camp life in Tulare County, California, back in 1939, a heartwarming story unfolded. Dorothea Lange, renowned photographer and documentarian, captured an image that would forever symbolize resilience and determination. The photograph portrays a baby adorned with homemade splints on their club feet. Despite facing physical challenges from birth, this little one's spirit shines through as they bravely navigate their world. The sight serves as a reminder that even amidst adversity, hope can prevail. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic Ocean during the early 19th century, political satire took center stage. In Erfurth Copartnership's publication titled "Political Quacks, " societal issues were cleverly depicted through illustrations. Yet hidden within these satirical works lies an underlying message about society's treatment of those who are different or deemed imperfect. Similarly shedding light on societal attitudes is another piece called "Le Jeu de Bague Nuptiale. " This artwork humorously showcases cultural differences between German and English customs surrounding marriage traditions. It subtly reminds us to embrace diversity rather than ridicule it. Moving forward to the Congress of Vienna in 1814, we encounter Mr. Tout-a-tous ou le Modele de Reconnaissance. Amidst diplomatic negotiations and power struggles among nations emerges this engraving depicting recognition and gratitude towards allies—a stark contrast to how individuals with disabilities were often treated at that time. Continuing our journey through history reveals "Le Gouvernment Provisoire, " published also in 1814 but hand-colored for added impact. This artwork captures chaos within society during times of transition—an apt metaphor for how people with disabilities may have felt when navigating social norms and expectations. "The Protocol-Society in an Uproar" further emphasizes societal unrest by highlighting the confusion and discord among political figures.